Your place in the Universe on 1922
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1922 (MCMXXII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1922th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1922 a year special to you? Discover what 1922 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1922, 1922 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1922, how old is someone born in 1922 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1922.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1922 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
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- What was 1922 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1922
- Who was the U.S. President in 1922?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1922?
- Who was the Pope in 1922?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1922?
- What was the most popular movie in 1922?
- What was the best selling book in 1922?
- How old is someone born in 1922?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1922?
What was 1922 known for ?
- At the start of 1922, the British Empire was at its largest, with a quarter of the world and one in every four people under its rule.
- Whirled into Happiness, the London production opened at the Lyric Theater and ran for a record 246 performances. It is also the year that Pope Benedict XV became the 259th Pope of the Catholic Church.
- Leonard Thompson, a 14-year old became the first person to receive an insulin injection. Before January 23, doctors urged diabetes patients to eat a diet low in carbohydrates, fat, protein, and sugar. This type of diabetes control would add a year to the victim. By 1923, insulin had become widely available and was saving many lives.
- In the Valley of Kings in Egypt, British archeologists Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter became the first people to go intoKing Tutankhamen’s tomb in over three millennia. Inside, the archaeologists found a wide selection of valuable items, among them a golden coffin containing the mummified remains of the teenage king. King Tutankhamen and other Amarna kings records went missing in the 13th century B.C. until the find, which was on November 26.
- On September 13, 1922, El Aziza, Libya reported a recording of 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The record had stood for 90 years before a team of atmospheric scientists invalidated it. The inexperience of the weather observation team and use of the antiquated instrumentation were the errors cited, and El Aziza lost the title in 2012. With a record of 134 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 57 degrees Celsius on July 10 Death Valley regained its status of the hottest temperature recorded.
- The construction of the famous Yankee Stadium commenced at The Bronx area of New York. The USSR had also gone ahead to prosecute its opposition and had eight priests, two laymen, and a woman got a death sentence for their opposition to the government. A typhoon hit Shantou in China killing over 5,000 people.
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Key World Leaders of 1922
Who was the U.S. President in 1922?
In 1922, Warren G. Harding (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1921 to August 02, 1923. His administration promoted pro-business policies and signed treaties formally ending World War I.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1922?
In 1922, David Lloyd George (Liberal) was the UK Prime Minister until October 19, 1922; on October 23, 1922 Bonar Law (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1922?
In 1922, the Pope was Benedict XV until January 22, 1922; on February 06, 1922 Pope Pius XI became the new Pope.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1922?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1922, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was April Showers by Al Jolson
What was the most popular movie in 1922?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Robin Hood by Allan Dwan
What was the best selling book in 1922?
How old is someone born in 1922?
Someone born in 1922 is 103 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1922?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1922 was the Year of the Dog.
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